(2017) 2000 x 400 mm Glass tesserae on stone benches. An incredibly emotional project to start my love of mosaic making..
(2021) 1500 x 500 mm. recycled floor tiles, glass wall tiles and glittery grout.
(2018) 3000 x 1000 mm recycled wall and floor tiles, Spanish plates and old saucers. A long and tiring project, learning as I went, has become a local tourist attraction in the village of East Preston. Sadly, I could not bring them with me to NZ!
(2021) 300 mm in diameter. Vitreous glass tesserae and jewellery studs. A fun way to up-cycle a little stool.
(2021) 200mm across. Vitreous glass tesserae and assorted glass tiles and jewellery studs.
(2020) 80 - 100 mm Vitreous glass tesserae, bits of jewellery and bath plug chain. I love using free things and a few beach stones are a perfect surface to mosaic.
Helen Jones
Location: From the UK to Whanganui
My introduction to mosaicing was a poignant moment in my life as a primary teacher in the UK; one of my pupils was tragically killed in a riding accident. Her fellow classmates and friends wanted desperately to find a way to honour and celebrate her life and so a memorial garden was planned. The resulting mosaic benches and paving stones, which we all made together, are a truly perfect way to remember her. And so my love of mosaics and the craft itself began!
I have experimented on projects ranging from the steps of my apartment using all recycled resources. The trencardis technique inspired by the master Gaudi himself is a particular style I enjoy working with. (My trip to Barcelona in 2020 was an incredible opportunity and an absolute thrill!)
I have also worked on much smaller pieces, adding colour to local beach pebbles which work wonderfully as door stops and occasional gifts for friends and family.
I am currently learning to have enough patience to create a mandala tabletop and I can’t wait to continue learning and discovering the joy of mosaics here in NZ.
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